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We filtered the 50 games similar to Mechabellum down to the 19 that fit the “Turn-Based Strat” category. Europa Universalis IV, Stellaris and Total War: Shogun 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mechabellum.

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Within the “Turn-Based Strat” category, the closest game to Mechabellum is Europa Universalis IV — scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. Stellaris and Total War: Shogun 2 follow close behind.

#1Europa Universalis IV71 #2Stellaris71 #3Total War: Shogun 270 #4Rome: Total War69 #5Medieval II: Total War68

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19 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mechabellum. Each one has been evaluated across 15 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Europa Universalis IVClosest on genre

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Europa Universalis IV

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 136KRAWG👍 83%· 396MC87IGDB85· 2

Year 2013Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

Europa Universalis IV is a global strategy game developed by Paradox Interactive. It is the fifth game in the series, not counting the add-ons. ###Gameplay The game can take place at any time starting from the late Middle Age to the Napolean Wars era.

It predates Mechabellum by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat80Game mode67Visuals65Setting56

#2StellarisClosest on tone

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Stellaris

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalNarrativeSci-FiHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 194KRAWG👍 84%· 693MC78IGDB79· 11OC81· 42

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~10hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and procedural generation, while skipping melee combat

Nova Edition Stellaris Nova Edition includes:Digital Original SoundtrackThe Stellaris soundtrack delivers two and a half hours of original music, including bonus tracks and alternate versions not included in the game.

Where it drifts furthest from Mechabellum: game mode.

It predates Mechabellum by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Combat74Visuals65Setting62Game mode44

#3Total War: Shogun 2

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Total War: Shogun 2

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 67KIGDB88· 4

Year 2011Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping strong narrative focus

It predates Mechabellum by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat67Game mode67Visuals65Setting60

#4Rome: Total War

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Rome: Total War

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 17KIGDB91· 3

Year 2004Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Mechabellum: game mode.

It predates Mechabellum by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat85Setting75Visuals65Game mode44

#5Medieval II: Total War

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Medieval II: Total War

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 36KIGDB90· 3

Year 2006Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Mechabellum: game mode and setting.

It predates Mechabellum by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat85Visuals65Setting49Game mode44

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Victoria II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalSandbox World

Steam👍 92%· 20KIGDB76· 1

Year 2010Dev Paradox InteractiveOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and resource management, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Mechabellum: game mode.

It predates Mechabellum by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat79Setting76Game mode44

#7Europa Universalis IIIClosest on setting

61

Europa Universalis III

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalIsometricSandbox World

Steam👍 83%· 2.0KIGDB70· 1

Year 2007Dev Paradox InteractiveOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Mechabellum: game mode.

It predates Mechabellum by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting77Visuals65Game mode44

#8Commander: Conquest of the Americas

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Commander: Conquest of the Americas

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalFantasy

Steam👍 52%· 188MC68

Year 2010Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and resource management, while skipping strong narrative focus

Combining elements from both trading and strategy games, Commander: Conquest of the Americas will appeal to a wide range of players. Players take charge of one of the many European powers aiming to conquer the New World.

Where it drifts furthest from Mechabellum: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Mechabellum.

It predates Mechabellum by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat79Setting66Game mode41

#9East India Company

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East India Company

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalHistoricalMedieval

Steam👍 52%· 205MC67

Year 2009Dev Nitro GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, setting medieval and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

In East India Company, players will enjoy building the World's most powerful trading empire & engaging in vigorous battles in both single player & multiplayer modes, all within a breathtaking cinematic game environment.

Where it drifts furthest from Mechabellum: game mode and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Mechabellum.

It predates Mechabellum by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat79Setting47Game mode42

#10Total War: WARHAMMER IIIClosest overall match

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Total War: WARHAMMER III

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineTacticalMeleeNarrativeHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 70%· 143KRAWG👍 79%· 68MC85IGDB78· 3OC86· 72

Year 2022Dev Creative Assembly · SEGAPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Far beyond the world and its petty wars there exists a dimension of pure, malevolent magic: The Realm of Chaos. It is a terrible place, incomprehensible to the mortal mind. It whispers promises of power, but to behold it is to be seduced by it. To relinquish your soul to it. To become it.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Mechabellum.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals65Setting57Tone52

#11Total War: Attila

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Total War: Attila

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeNarrativeHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 37KIGDB77· 10OC79· 47

Year 2015Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world and setting medieval, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Mechabellum by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode67Visuals65Setting56

#12Empire: Total War

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Empire: Total War

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 38KIGDB90· 6

Year 2009Dev The Creative Assembly · SegaOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Mechabellum by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode67Visuals65Setting62

#13The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II

67

The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth II

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPTacticalMeleeIsometric

IGDB81· 6

Year 2006Dev EA Los Angeles · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Mechabellum: setting.

It predates Mechabellum by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode91Combat72Visuals65Setting0

#14Star Wars: Empire at War

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Star Wars: Empire at War

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeSci-FiHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 42KIGDB73· 2

Year 2006Dev Petroglyph Games · LucasArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with setting space, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Mechabellum: game mode.

It predates Mechabellum by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting71Visuals65Game mode44

#15Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

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Total War: THREE KINGDOMS

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalHistoricalIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 93KRAWG👍 78%· 169MC85IGDB82· 6OC85· 70

Year 2019Dev Feral Interactive · SEGAPlaytime ~10hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and combat tactical.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

The year is 190CE. China is in turmoil. The Han Dynasty crumbles before the child-emperor. He is but a figurehead; a mere puppet for the tyrant warlord Dong Zhuo. It is a brutal and oppressive regime, and as Dong Zhuo’s power grows, the empire slips further into the cauldron of anarchy.

Genre100Combat79Setting77Game mode67Visuals65

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